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Chapter 89 The Cunning Old Bo? (Chinese National Football Team Plot)

The referee team led both teams out of the passage.

The Sydney Olympic Stadium erupted in cheers.

"Go China!"

The roar of the churning red ocean echoed continuously, wave after wave, like waves crashing against the rocks.

The next second, the yellow city wall crashed down with overwhelming force: "Aussie! Aussie! Oi Oi Oi~"

The red ocean and the yellow city walls truly confronted each other at this moment.

Foreign media have described the Chinese national team as the dark horse of this Asian Cup.

"Hehehe, I believe many people agree with this view."

"The close-up shot focused on Li Luo, the real dark horse prince! He smiled confidently, while Nutmeg, the mascot of this Asian Cup, was actively 'provoking' him, and the two bumped fists."

"The close-up shot focuses on the shoes again. Li Luo now gets all the attention just by changing into a different color pair of sneakers! Oh dear! His shoelaces are loose. Hey you over there, could you tie them for him?"

Li Luo was in a relaxed state of mind.

The tactics for national team matches are simple; the Controller module's rewind function may not be needed. That's for when we go back to Manchester United to play high-level Champions League matches.

He has been focusing on preparing for the competition during this period.

He didn't text girls, didn't sneak out to date young models, and devoted himself entirely to the Asian Cup, not daring to slack off even for a moment.

They already have a good understanding of the characteristics of Australia's defenses.

Gao Lin encouraged his teammates: "Don't be nervous."

Her voice trembled slightly as she patted Hao Junmin on the shoulder.

"Don't be nervous, and don't let your hands shake."

"If we win this match, we'll join Li Luo on the summit of Asia and face the final showdown!"

As they talked, their tension dissipated somewhat, replaced by excitement.

We will now proceed with the national anthem.

The expressions on everyone's faces immediately turned solemn.

After a while.

The guessing game is over, and the players from both sides have taken their positions.

Beep!
The referee blew the whistle to start the game.

"Now we will introduce the starting lineups of both sides."

"The Chinese team is using a 4-5-1 formation!"

Goalkeeper:

"Full force deployed!"

"Australia fielded a 4-1-4-1 formation!"

Goalkeeper: Matthew.

"Defenders: Franjic, Sainsbury, Spiranovic, Davidson."

Defensive midfielder: Jedinak.

"Central midfielders: Cruz, Troisi, Luongo, Lecce."

Forward: Tim Cahill

Studio.
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[Postecoglou didn't play 4-3-3? He'll definitely switch to 4-3-3, he's the epitome of attacking football.]
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Wow, the Socceroos players look so muscular! Look at their waist and butt!
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[Rock hard.]
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I don't know if Perrin is just lucky or skilled, but he always picks physically imposing players for his national team. Coincidentally, we won't be easily overwhelmed by our opponents tonight!
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We still need to consider physical exertion. Australia's midfield lineup is comparable to that of Serie A, Eredivisie, Bundesliga, and the Premier League. Their technical skills are also quite good, and their combination play on the wings and in the center will stretch our midfield and defense considerably.
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Don't panic, Luo's face screams invincibility.

China has possession of the ball.

Gao Lin kicks off and passes the ball back to the backfield.

They did not encounter high-level pressing.

The football was passed 'steadily' between the red jerseys and finally came to Li Luo's feet.

"Something's strange?"

"The Australian formation seems to be retreating somewhat."

"Postcoglu, did he fail to stick to his football philosophy tonight?"

Courtside.

Perrin was a little bewildered and exclaimed in surprise, "The wise Mr. Postcogru."

Assistant Coach Li blew on his bangs, his tone angry: "Cunning, cunning Bo, he said in the pre-match press conference that he wouldn't make any targeted moves against Li Luo."

The other side.

Postcoglu, with his arms crossed in front of his chest.

There was no change in his expression.

Maintain tactical focus and avoid being distracted by external factors.

"The football has crossed the center circle line."

"That's a great story."

"Hao Junmin".

"Oh dear, the team that should have played a one-touch pass is about to be strangled by Australia."

"That was close! Hao Junmin reacted quickly and passed the ball to Mei Fang, who had made a run down the wing."

"Australia's full-backs are pushing really high up the pitch."

"Oops."

"Melee! The ball has been intercepted."

The kangaroo army didn't hesitate and launched a fierce counterattack in an instant.

One after another, yellow figures quickly widened the attack, surging towards the Chinese team's half like a mudslide.

Li Luo reacted quickly: Cahill had teammates with him, so he only needed to cover the kangaroo's second threat point.

Unfortunately.

Australia's midfield pressure and overall formation were closer to China's half than their low-post defense.

Shorter attack distance!

After possession changed, the kangaroos had too many attacking options as they rushed out.

The Chinese national team players rushed back to defend, but their positioning was not quick enough.

Li Luo hasn't mastered teleportation yet, so he can't catch up.

The Chinese coaching staff was terrified: Isn't Australia using the same tactics they used against Japan against us?

"Strike down the middle."

"Jedinak, who had made a run into the box, made no unnecessary adjustments and quickly shifted the direction of the attack."

"Cruise!"

Klus is a versatile attacking player for Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga.

He also enjoys gambling.

He likes to fake falls.

However, his diving skills were not high. When he was young, he once dived in the A-League and accidentally injured himself seriously.

His shooting was even more unpredictable than Bendtner's. After moving to Germany, he played for two different clubs for three consecutive seasons, but his goal tally remained in the single digits. His assist numbers, however, were quite good.

Amid cheers from Australian fans.

Cruise was thrilled.

Who wouldn't want to score a goal for their country? I also want to dedicate my goal to my country!

He decisively took a long-range shot.

The football, like a bullet fired from a gun, whistled towards the Chinese team's goal.

"Danger!"

"Fortunately, it flew towards the stands."

Cruise raised his fist with an air of dominance.

clap clap clap!
Thunderous applause erupted from the Australian stands.

What an easy transition to offense.

Major advantages.

In an instant, the Chinese team's defense collapsed.

If we don't score this time, we'll definitely score next time! Some Chinese fans were a little disappointed.

The host country is so strong.

Is the Chinese national football team going to be brutally suppressed like in previous matches?
Courtside.

Postcoglou was also applauding enthusiastically.

The other side.

Perrin was extremely anxious.

He originally thought the arrogant kangaroo coach would stick to his offensive philosophy, but he didn't expect him to be so cowardly!
At this moment, the Chinese team's pre-match strategy is temporarily unnecessary.

The teaching assistants were extremely busy and didn't have time to adjust.

The Chinese team previously used this tactic to counter the Japanese, but tonight the roles are reversed, the opponents have different individual styles, and the way to break it is also different.

"Don't panic!"

"Look closely at Li's hand gesture!"

"Yes, yes, our on-field coaches, Kendall Lee and Ruif Lee."

The lines that emerge from God's perspective are incredibly clear.

The tactical maneuvering of the national team is too simple.

Li Luo made a few hand gestures, but saw that his teammates' expressions were getting more and more confused.
So, he had no choice but to take advantage of the dead ball phase and beckon a few people over.

In the distance, Wang Dalei understood and tried his best to delay the time it would take to kick off the goal.

"Drag the ball back, close to the sidelines on both sides, and boldly pass it to me."

"Try to avoid midfield battles. You two go to the flanks and leave the problems to me."

"The Kangaroos play a central midfield stranglehold, so Gao Lin doesn't need to press the opposing center-back. You should stick behind Jedinak."

"The full-backs should use their intelligence and adjust their positions as needed."

"Leave the rest to me."

Li Luo used the simplest language to convey the adjustments to his teammates.

You should all understand, right?
If I were to explain the reasons in detail, it would probably take half an hour to finish.

Leave the most complex things to yourself.

As for the defense after conceding a goal, there's no time to talk about that right now.

Urged on by the referee, Wang Dalei quickly took the goal kick after seeing his teammates in position.

"Zheng Zhi is positioned further back this time, standing in front of the defensive line, close to the wing."

"Australia's stranglehold hesitated for a moment."

"Pretty!"

"The ball was passed to Li Luo's feet."

Li Luo took a quick step back, shook off the Socceroos midfielders, and easily received a pass from Zheng Zhi.

Another Socceroos midfielder, Troisi, quickly came to cover.

Li Luo stopped the ball by stepping on it.

Local spaces, etc.

We'll wait for the exact moment the opponent makes their move.

With his incredible footwork and perfect ball control, he gently flicked the ball to the left, took a small hop to the side, and broke free.

"Wonderful!"

"He also managed to shake off another Australian midfielder."

"The local space has emerged."

"Pass it to Hao Junmin on the left front!"

"How did Hao Junmin relay the message back to Li Luo? Oh my god! What a brilliant wall-hitting moment!"

From God's perspective.

Li Luo received the ball again and easily found a perfect, medium-to-long-range through pass.

Snapped!
A kick to the ball.

The football, skimming the grass like a sharp blade, easily pierced through Australia's central defense!

The entire audience was amazed.

"Wu Lei!"

"A clever move!"

"No offside!"

"Wow, what does Yedinak eat? He's so big, but not clumsy at all! He has a long stride! And he's not slow at all!"

The two Australian center-backs were slow to turn.

It looked like Wu Lei was about to easily get a one-on-one opportunity.

The kangaroo's defensive midfielder, Jedinak, had already adjusted his body posture in advance, taking large strides and forcefully pushing towards Wu Lei, pushing hard towards the outside line.

The goal was not to intercept the ball, but to work with the goalkeeper to completely deprive Wu Lei of his shooting angle.

The kangaroo goalkeeper, equally experienced, decisively adjusted his position, moving closer to the near post to prepare for a block.

Wu Lei's shot was like a beam of light from a flashlight, blocked by the kangaroo's defensive midfielder and goalkeeper, ultimately forcing him further and further away. Fortunately, he wasn't stupid; the ball eventually rolled out of bounds, giving China a corner kick!
The sea of ​​red erupted in thunderous applause.

It wasn't completely suppressed!
"pretty."

"The brilliant midfielder Li Luo orchestrated an excellent attack, allowing the Chinese team to keep pace with Australia in the opening stages!"

Dead ball phase.

Gao Lin suddenly realized: "Li Luo, I finally know why you told me not to cover the defenders, but to mark Jedinak in the central defensive line. If I had blocked the Socceroos' defensive midfielder just now, Wu Lei would definitely have had a shooting opportunity."

The other teammates gradually understood the details that the Chinese boy had just explained.

Instead of complaining, Li Luo offered encouragement: "You guys are smart and great. Focus and get ready for the corner kick."

At last.

He didn't forget to praise Hao Junmin's footwork.

If it had been another national football player, a misplaced pass would have had serious consequences.

Studio.

The barrage of comments flew by.
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[Lord is awesome! Watching the replay, he deliberately stopped the ball briefly, waiting for space, waiting for the opponent to make a move.]
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[Too confident.]
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[Juventus substitute and Eredivisie midfielder, both were no match for Li Luo.]
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[A surgical through ball! It's a pity Wu Lei was so tightly marked by the opposing team, otherwise he really had a chance to score against Socceroos!]
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Jedinak is a very strong player; he's a key defensive midfielder for Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

Courtside.

The Chinese coaching staff got the answer.

"Yes, we thought exactly the same thing as Li Luo, except he thought of it earlier and faster!"

Perrin took the papers and the tactical board, and suddenly realized what was going on.

"good."

His expression gradually became more confident.

The aura of a renowned coach emanates from within, radiating outwards with incredible intensity.

"Translator Zhao, listen up, the Chinese team will make the following adjustments."

"Zheng Zhi did not participate in the midfield battles, but instead stayed in front of the defensive line and organized the ball distribution near the two sidelines to avoid being strangled by Australia."

"Hao Junmin and Wu Xi roamed the two flanks of Australia, not participating in the central battles, and assisted Li Luo in shifting the direction of the attack. This forced the four Australian central midfielders to "run back and forth." When the ball was on the left, they would shrink to the left; when the ball was quickly transferred to the right, they did not have time to return to defend the right, and naturally a 'no-strangulation zone' appeared in the middle."

“Australia’s central midfield stranglehold has a weakness: when all the central midfielders push forward, a ‘huge gap’ will appear between the defense and the midfield. Gao Lin does not need to mark the Socceroos’ central defenders; he can stick close to Jedinak!”

"Everyone else, pay attention to Li's positioning and hand signals!"

Translator Zhao nodded seriously, rushed to the sidelines, and shouted at the top of his lungs, "Listen to Brother Luo!"

The other side.

Postcoglou was still clapping loudly.

Encourage Jedinak and the Socceroos goalkeeper to continue their defensive strategy.

The game had only just begun, and he didn't plan to make any changes to the formation.

Australian players have a significant advantage in their matchups.

The Chinese team will certainly find it difficult to execute such a "relatively complex" way to break the deadlock.

"Li, this kid's brain is even more brilliant than Beckenbauer's than Cruyff's. Any coach who has a player like this could probably become a great coach."

(End of this chapter)